How do Chlorine Floaters Work?
Have you ever wondered why you would need a chlorine floater if you are already using granular chlorine on a regular basis? The Pool Team has the answer! Let’s talk about chlorine and how floaters work.
Chlorine is a sanitiser used to kill bacteria and algae. You can find chlorine at any of The Pool Team stores in the form of a floater, stabilised chlorine pills or granular chlorine. Learn more here about Chlorine.
For the best results, you should use an Aqua Pro 5-in-1 Floater or Aqua Pro Stabilised Chlorine Pills, both of which are kept in the pool to maintain the chlorine level. Granular chlorine can be used in addition to the floaters to maintain the Free Chlorine level within the ideal range.
The Aqua Pro Floater is a slow-releasing stabilised chlorine dispenser that maintains the chlorine level in the pool. Depending on the size of the pool, the floater can easily be adjusted by rotating the base to expose the desired number of holes.
- Small pools: 30 000 – 40 000 litres = 1 hole open.
- Medium pools: 40 000 – 50 000 litres = 2 holes open
- Large pools: 50 000 litres and larger = 3 holes open.
Stabilised or Non-Stabilised?
When it comes to deciding on a suitable chlorine dispenser for your pool, there are two options: stabilised or non-stabilised chlorine.
Stabilised floater
When cyanuric acid is compounded with chlorine, this creates stabilised chlorine. The benefit of stabilised chlorine is protection from the sun’s UV rays, keeping the available chlorine in the pool for longer.
Non-stabilised floater
Non-stabilised chlorine does not contain cyanuric acid, allowing the chlorine to react and dissipate quicker when exposed to the sun.
An overstabilised pool will cause the chlorine and other chemicals to become ineffective. It is for this reason that it is recommended to alternate between a stabilised and non-stabilised chlorine floater in order to maintain the pool’s stabiliser levels within range.
Contact a professional at any of The Pool Team stores to learn more about your personal chlorine floater solution! We offer FREE water analysis at all our stores!